LAURA SCHWENDINGER
Three Works
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Esprimere for Cello and Orchestra
Matt Haimovitz, cello, Madison Sinfonietta, Nicole Paiement, conductor
Laura Schwendinger, composer
Chiaroscuro Azzurro for Violin and Chamber Orchestra
Curtis Macomber, violin, Madison Sinfonietta, Nicole Paiement, conductor
Laura Schwendinger, composer
Waking Dream for Flute and Chamber Orchestra
Christina Jennings, flute, University of Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, James Smith, conductor
“I found this to be a fascinating disc, and I commend it to you for a listen!” (Lynn René Bayley – Fanfare)
“If I’m a bit hard on Schwendinger it’s because she’s so obviously gifted. Anyone who listens to these pieces will quickly hear that. …There is some exceptionally fine music here …I consider Schewndinger’s concertos the work of a significant contemporary composer getting a much-deserved (if long delayed) ‘break out’ recording. And what a recording it is!” (American Record Guide)
World premiere recordings of three works for solo instruments and orchestra by the distinguished composer Laura Schwendinger.
Three works for solo instruments and orchestra by Laura Schwendinger are presented in world premiere recordings. Esprimere for cello and orchestra was written in 2007 for Matt Haimovitz and premiered by him. Curtis Macomber is the soloist for Charoscuro Azzurro for violin and chamber orchestra and Waking Dream, a single movement work for flute and chamber orchestra was written for flutist Christina Jennings, who gave the premiere. The first composer to win the American Academy in Berlin Prize Fellowship, Laura Schwendinger is on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin Madison and directs their contemporary chamber ensemble. The recipient of numerous prizes, awards and commissions, Ms.. Schwendinger’s music has been performed by leading ensembles and artists of our time. The three soloists, all virtuosos of international acclaim, give stunning performances of this music of infinite beauty.Contents:
Laura Schwendinger, composerEsprimere for Cello and Orchestra
Matt Haimovitz, cello, Madison Sinfonietta, Nicole Paiement, conductor
Laura Schwendinger, composer
Chiaroscuro Azzurro for Violin and Chamber Orchestra
Curtis Macomber, violin, Madison Sinfonietta, Nicole Paiement, conductor
Laura Schwendinger, composer
Waking Dream for Flute and Chamber Orchestra
Christina Jennings, flute, University of Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, James Smith, conductor
Review:
“This is ballsy, confident music-making in both writing and execution and proves that serious contempo-rary music does not have to dumb down to be immediately accessible and emotional. Highly recommend” (ed.” (Barnaby Rayfield -Fanfare)“I found this to be a fascinating disc, and I commend it to you for a listen!” (Lynn René Bayley – Fanfare)
“If I’m a bit hard on Schwendinger it’s because she’s so obviously gifted. Anyone who listens to these pieces will quickly hear that. …There is some exceptionally fine music here …I consider Schewndinger’s concertos the work of a significant contemporary composer getting a much-deserved (if long delayed) ‘break out’ recording. And what a recording it is!” (American Record Guide)